

The laser beam is aligned with the photocell in the black aluminum cylinder, which is connected to a timer with large display. The camera is mounted on an optical post with the standard camera thread on one end, and positioned so that the laser beam will reach the photocell when the shutter is open. Reset the counter and cock the camera, and timer will measure the shutter opening time when the "picture is taken." Alignment is simpler if the lens is removed from single lens reflex cameras.
Show light meters and maybe even use one Read More
Illustrate how a focal plane shutter works Read More
Measure the shutter speed of a camera Read More
Demonstrate depth of field as a function of aperture setting, and to demonstrate field of view as a function of… Read More
Demonstrate various lenses for a video camera Read More
Model the optics of an astronomical telescope Read More
Illustrate the location of the principal planes in a telephoto lens Read More
Model the optics of a Galilean telescope Read More
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Demonstrate how the optics of a microscope produces a magnified image Read More
Show how the optics and lenses in a telescope work Read More
Illustrate how a magnifying glass works Read More
Illustrate how a microscope works Read More
Illustrate how an astronomical telescope works Read More
Illustrate how a terrestrial telescope works Read More
Illustrate how a Galilean telescope works Read More
Illustrate principal planes of a compound lens system Read More
Show what a field lens does Read More
Show how an overhead projector works and to view its components Read More
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Determine the location of a real image in a complex lens-mirror system Read More
Calculate the position of a virtual image and the verify this by using parallax Read More
A model of the assembly and function of a telephoto lens attachment. Read More